Origin
Bellaire, KS
Late night in Bellaire on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS
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Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
176.8 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellaire, KS
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Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 176.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, Kansas Turnpike, Southwest 20th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.4 miles from Bellaire, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 176.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 97 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 97 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.8 miles in near Boyer Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 176.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (Boyer Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 79.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
22.8 mi into trip
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~27m in
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Boyer Road
Merge onto Boyer Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
22.9 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
79.2 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
176.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward 95th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 224
Toward 95th Street
9
176.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 97 mi | 1h 40m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 56 mi | 56m |
| Southwest 20th Street | 14.3 mi | 15m |
| East 61st Street North | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| North Woodlawn Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Danbury Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 97 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on Clarendon Street
308 ft
·
15 sec
·
Clarendon Street
2
Turn right onto Janesville Street
332 ft
·
19 sec
·
Janesville Street
3
Turn left onto Danbury Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Danbury Street
4
Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Woodlawn Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
6
Merge onto KS 254
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East 61st Street North
7
Continue on KS 254
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Southwest 20th Street
8
Take the exit
267 ft
·
7 sec
9
Merge onto Boyer Road
260 ft
·
7 sec
·
Boyer Road
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
11
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
12
Merge onto I 35
56 mi
·
56 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
95 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 35
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 224
Toward 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 95th Street
18
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rosehill Road
20
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn left
256 ft
·
18 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.4 miles from Bellaire, KS, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.4 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenexa, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellaire, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellaire, KS
This is one driving day of about 176.8 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellaire, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 97 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.4 mi from Bellaire, KS · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.4 miles from Bellaire, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97 miles.
Arriving in Lenexa, KS
The final approach into Lenexa, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lenexa, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.64 one way
$55.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.35 | $60.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.02 | $68.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.04 | $78.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.80
Kansas Turnpike
(56 mi)
$2.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53 | 0 | $18.56 | $8.49 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.75 | $11.32 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lenexa, KS
Late night in Lenexa on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Valley Falls, KS
88 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 176.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Kansas Turnpike, Southwest 20th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.4 miles from Bellaire, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 176.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (Boyer Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 79.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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